The bill amends the composition and appointment process of the Kansas State Fair Board. It introduces legislative leadership as appointing authorities for members from the general public, specifically designating the speaker and majority and minority leaders of both the House and Senate to appoint members. Additionally, it mandates that at least one member appointed from the general public must be a resident of Reno County. The previous requirement for the governor to appoint seven members from the general public, with specific representation from various extension areas, has been replaced with a structure that includes appointments from legislative leaders.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the terms of the newly appointed members, with initial terms varying from one to three years based on the appointing authority, after which all members will serve three-year terms. It also allows for the establishment of a nonprofit corporation by the Kansas State Fair Board to facilitate fundraising and receive donations for the fair. The existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 74-520a is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-520a